Why does Kenny Atkinson keep benching Jarrett Allen when the Cavs need him most?
Rodney Ellis
Rodney Ellis
Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Rodney has spent over eight years reporting on Cleveland’s professional and amateur sports scenes, with a background in sports broadcasting from Bowling Green State University. He has contributed to ESPN Radio and other local stations, where his vibrant coverage has garnered a loyal following.
More from Rodney →Sports Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio — There’s a trend developing with the Cavs in the fourth quarter, and it’s getting harder to dismiss. Head coach Kenny Atkinson keeps pulling Jarrett Allen out of the game in crunch time — and it keeps not working.